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International School of Denver

United States, Denver

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French, Spanish, Mandarin
Fees $29,950
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 684
Type Co-educational
Opened 1977
Bus Service No
Part of
International School of Denver
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), French Curriculum, Indian Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, Spanish, Mandarin
Typical class size 18
Strengths Languages, STEM, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

ISDenver is an IB World School serving PreK through Grade 12 with two Denver campuses. It offers the International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) alongside a bilingual framework aligned with French and Indian curricula. The Primary Years Programme is delivered in English and Spanish; the Diploma Programme is taught in English and French. The school follows a progressive bilingual model: about 90% language immersion in preschool through Grade 2, a 50/50 English–language split from Grades 3–5, and language-focused block schedules in Grades 6–8. A Chinese language program is integrated in the Middle Years, complemented by additional language offerings and international trips. ISDenver maintains a Section française and is a partner in the AEFE network. The PreK–G8 campus at 7701 East First Place, Unit C, and the High School Campus at 458 Uinta Way are equipped with libraries, gymnasia, and fields. The school emphasizes service learning, after-school clubs in robotics, drama, and third-language study, and international journeys if applicable for students over various grades.

This campus is part of International School of Denver

7701 E 1st Pl C, Denver, CO 80230, United States

The Essentials

International School of Denver has 684 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English, French, Spanish, Mandarin.

Location
ISDenver operates two campuses in Denver, Colorado. The PreK–G8 Campus is located at 7701 East First Place, Unit C, Denver, CO 80230, in the Lowry neighborhood. The High School Campus is located at 458 Uinta Way, Denver, CO 80230.

Stages
ECE/Kindergarten (Ages 3-6); Primary School (Grades 1-5); Middle School (Grades 6-8); High School (Grades 9-12).

Type
IB World School; PreK–G12 international school; co-educational; bilingual education with immersive language tracks and the IB Diploma.

Pupil Nationality Mix
28 countries represented.

Additional learning support
ISDenver is an inclusive school offering education to students with a wide range of learning differences. The Student Support Team provides academic support (literacy, mathematics, organizational skills, language development) for Grades 1-8, and a Counseling team covers ECE-G2, G3-G5, and MYP; Health Services are provided by two full-time nurses.

Country affiliation
France; ISDenver has a Section française and is listed as a partner in the AEFE network.

School day structure
K1-G8 drop-off is 8:15-8:30 a.m.; pick-up is 3:30-3:45 p.m.; campus gates for drop-off are open 8:15-8:30 a.m. and for pick-up 3:30-3:45 p.m.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Athletics uniforms are provided for ISDenver athletic programs; pieces are head-to-toe matched and sport-specific.

Food Options
Lunch is prepared fresh on-site, batch cooked, with a daily variety of foods, through SAGE Dining at the Dragon's Den Café on campus.

House System
ISDenver uses a Dragon House system with four Houses: Shenlong, Typhon, Zu, Wyvern; House membership begins in lower primary to foster community, leadership, and school spirit.

Governance and Ownership
ISDenver is a nonprofit organization governed by a Board of Trustees; the Head of School is an ex-officio voting member of the Board.
Fees

Annual tuition at International School of Denver ranges from USD 29,950 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- Financial-assistance application fee: USD 60 (paid via the school's Clarity/financial-assistance application process).
- Parent Financial Statement (SSS) for need-based aid: SSS charges its own application fee for the PFS (amount set by SSS).
- General admissions application fee: not published on the school's public tuition/financial pages; admissions and inquiries are processed through the school's application portal.

Tuition fees (2026–27 school year)

- ECE & Primary School (K1–Grade 5): USD 29,950 per year.
- Part-time K1 option (pro-rated): USD 22,000 per year.
- Middle School (Grades 6–8): USD 32,150 per year.
- High School (Grade 9): USD 35,700 per year (a Founding Generation tuition incentive reduces effective tuition for eligible freshman/sophomore enrollments — see next section).

(Per-term breakdowns are not posted publicly on the school's tuition page; families typically commit to the annual tuition amount and select a payment plan through the school's enrollment/parent portal.)

High-school founding incentive

- ISDenver is offering a USD 10,000 per-year Founding Generation tuition incentive for students enrolling as freshmen or sophomores in 2026–27; the incentive is locked in for four years for qualifying founding-generation students. Effective tuition for eligible Grade 9 students is shown as USD 25,700 after the incentive.

One-time and other recurring fees

- New Family Facilities Fee: one-time charge of USD 1,250 for the first new student in a family; USD 625 for each new sibling enrollment (added to the account balance).
- Extended-day / before-and-after care: billed on a per-use basis; billing is done at the end of each month. Drop-in (students not signed up in advance) is charged an additional USD 5 per day.
- Incidental program charges and extras: after-school clubs, summer camps, grade-level trips, lunch service, and other enrichment programs are charged separately from tuition; financial-assistance may be available for some of these costs.
- Merchandise/uniform: the school operates a school-swag store (separate payment system) for apparel and accessories; uniform or merchandise charges (if any) are billed separately from tuition.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school states that it offers flexible payment plans; specific billing schedules (installment dates, number of payments per year, and any enrollment/commitment deposit requirements) are managed through the school's enrollment/parent portal and enrollment contract. Re-enrollment contracts and related deadlines appear in the school's admissions/financial calendar (current-family re-enrollment contract deadline referenced as January 31 in published admissions timelines).

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. The International School of Denver is a day school serving students from early childhood through high school; there is no boarding program and therefore no boarding fees.

Refund information

- A public, detailed refund policy (for tuition, fees, or deposits) is not posted on the school's publicly available tuition and admissions pages. Refund terms and any non-refundable enrollment or commitment deposits are included in the enrollment contract and parent-portal billing terms provided to enrolled families. Families should expect refund/cancellation provisions to be part of the formal enrollment agreement.

Fee payment options

- The school uses an online admissions/parent portal for inquiries, applications, and account management; explicit, published tuition payment methods (for example: credit card, ACH/e-check, wire transfer, or check) are not listed on the public tuition pages. Payment arrangement options and the exact accepted payment methods are provided to families via the school's enrollment/parent portal and billing office.

Other notes on routine incidental charges

- Monthly billing for extended-day use, separate charges for lunch service, optional after-school activities, summer camps and some trips are typical and are billed to family accounts as incurred. Financial assistance can sometimes apply to some incidental programs.

Brief summary of items not publicly posted

- The school's public pages list annual tuition rates, the new-family facilities fee, the USD 60 financial-assistance application fee, the Founding Generation incentive for high school, and that the school offers flexible payment plans. The school's publicly accessible pages do not publish: (a) a per-term instalment schedule or exact payment dates and available installment plans, (b) detailed tuition refund/withdrawal percentages or timelines, and (c) an explicit list of accepted payment methods for tuition (credit card, bank transfer, ACH, wire, check). Details on those items are provided to families through the school's admissions/enrollment portal and enrollment contract.
Academics

International School of Denver teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), French Curriculum, Indian Curriculum.

Curriculum
ISDenver offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum from PreK through high school, integrating a bilingual learning journey. The Primary Years Programme uses English and Spanish, and the Diploma Programme uses English and French. The school uses a progressive bilingual model: 90% language immersion in the early years (preschool through grade 2). From grades 3–5, instruction is a 50/50 mix of English and the chosen language; grades 6–8 follow block schedules with an emphasis on the language of focus. The Chinese language program is integrated in the middle years, and students participate in international trips and a robust array of language offerings alongside English.

Student Teacher Ratio
Average class size is no more than 20 students.

Exam Results
MAP assessment results (Fall 2025) show Math achievement at the 93rd–99th percentile and Language Usage at the 94th–98th percentile, with Reading percentiles in the 85th–99th range. Overall, ISDenver students outpace the norms for language usage, reading, and math across grade levels.

Higher Education Progression
ISDenver graduates attend universities across the United States. For the Class of 2020, alumni Allie enrolled at Tulane University and Ava enrolled at Chapman University, with graduates heading to universities across the country.

Gifted and Talented
The Shari K. Most Institute for Student Success expands support for literacy, executive function, and enrichment for gifted learners.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
ISDenver develops emotionally intelligent learners. Counseling offers developmentally appropriate programming aligned with CASEL standards. A dedicated SEL Specialist supports students, and counselors address emotions, social skills, and relationships. The school looks at students holistically, guiding social and emotional growth.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
ISDenver is an inclusive school that serves students with a wide range of learning differences and individual needs. Academic Student Support and a Student Support Team provide targeted help with literacy, mathematics, organizational skills, and language development. Counseling supports social and emotional needs as part of the student support framework.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
ISDenver offers multilingual education with four languages in the community: French, Spanish, Chinese, and English. Language development and targeted language support are available through the Learning Support and Counseling programs. Time spent learning in and through a target language in our ECE program (K1-K3) supports early bilingual development.

Mental Wellbeing
Counseling provides developmentally appropriate resources to support social and emotional needs, including identifying emotions, managing anxiety and stress, and crisis intervention. The Health and Wellness Center, with two full-time nurses, supports student health and well-being and staff are First Aid/CPR/AED certified. A holistic wellness approach prioritizes student health, safety, and community well-being.

Safeguarding
Safety is ISDenver's top priority. The campus is enclosed with full-time locked buildings and advanced access control. ISDenver conducts routine safety audits with a third-party campus safety firm and shares recommendations with the Board. Safety protocols are evaluated regularly, and drills (fire, tornado, lockdown) are conducted in line with state and local guidance.
Parent Experience

History
Beginning in 1977, the International School of Denver began as a French-language program (Denver International School) meeting in a local church. It moved to a larger building on Holly Street in 1982. In 1990, DIS was accredited by the French Ministry of Education and expanded its language offerings to include Spanish (2001) and Chinese (2003), with a German program briefly (2000–2003) and a 1997 French continuation program with Hamilton Middle School. In 2009 the school merged with Montclair Academy to form Denver Montclair International School, and in 2014 it evolved into ISDenver with a bilingual, bicultural curriculum and a new lower school building funded by the community. In 2016 ISDenver opened a STEAM hub and wellness facilities, and in 2021 opened the Mary Louise Evans building for the Middle School, summer camps, after-school programming, and community events, with the PreK-G8 Campus at 7701 East First Place, Unit C and the High School Campus at 458 Uinta Way.

Community
ISDenver is an inclusive, globally-minded community that develops compassionate and curious global citizens through language and culture. The Dragon Parent Association (DPA) enhances the ISDenver experience by building community among families and staff through volunteer-led events that support the school's mission, vision, values, and beliefs. From fall's International Harvest Festival to spring's Viva el Dragón, the DPA organizes events for families and provides programs like Dragon Buddies that connect veteran families with new families, along with Room Parents who help families get involved in the classroom. The DPA maintains an active Executive Committee with roles including President, Secretary, Events Chair, Room Parent Chair, New Family Welcome Chair, Admissions Partnership Chair, Dragon Buddies Co-Chairs, and Ex-Officio.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Dragon Parent Association (DPA) serves ISDenver as the parent association, organizing volunteer-led events that support the school's mission, vision, values, and beliefs. It hosts fall International Harvest Festival and spring Viva el Dragón for families, and Dragon Buddies connects veteran families with new families to welcome them into the community. Room Parents help classroom families connect and get more involved in the school. The DPA maintains an Executive Committee with roles such as President, Secretary, Events Chair, Room Parent Chair, New Family Welcome Chair, Admissions Partnership Chair, Dragon Buddies Co-Chairs, and Ex-Officio. Volunteers are welcome, and the DPA explicitly states it is still recruiting for the 2024-25 year.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
ISDenver operates two campuses: PreK-G8 Campus at 7701 East First Place, Unit C, and High School Campus at 458 Uinta Way, Denver. The 1st Place Campus includes a gymnasium, the Mary Louise Evans Library/Dragon Steps, a grass soccer field, and an artificial turf courtyard. The Uinta Way Campus includes a gymnasium and a commons, plus a soccer field. The Mary Louise Evans Library and Dragon Steps Learning Center provide library and media spaces on campus. Classroom rentals are available for events on campus.

Sports Facilities
Gymnasiums are on both campuses. The 1st Place Campus features a grass soccer field and an artificial turf courtyard. The Uinta Way Campus includes a soccer field and a commons. ISDenver's Athletics Program serves Grades 6-9 with multiple sports across seasons.

Academic Facilities
ISDenver's libraries at the Lower Primary and Mary Louise Evans buildings house over 18,000 books in English, French, Mandarin, and Spanish. The library spaces include the Primary School Library and the Dragon Steps Learning Center. Resources include an online catalog, Gale databases, and Scholastic Flyers. The libraries support information literacy and cross-language reading.

Extra Curricular Facilities
ISDenver's Extended Day School runs 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM with Before Care, After Care, Study Hall, and Co-Curricular Programs including clubs, third language offerings, and performing arts. G6-G8 competitive athletics are part of the after-school program. ISDenver Summer Programs offer camps in athletics, the arts, STEM, and languages (English, Spanish, Chinese, and French). ISDenver also offers International Trips and Classrooms Without Walls as part of enrichment.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
ISDenver extends learning beyond regular coursework with after-school clubs across disciplines, including robotics (STEM) and debate. New activities rotate every 9-12 weeks and run from 3:45 to 4:45 PM on one weekday. Examples include robotics, LEGO Club, debate, photography, and set design, supporting inquiry and problem-solving beyond the classroom. Co-curricular programs also cover third language offerings and the performing arts.

Arts & Creative
ISDenver offers after-school arts and creative activities, including drama, photography, orchestra, and set design, with crafts and vocal lessons also available. The program highlights performing arts as part of its co-curricular options. Activities rotate during the trimester and take place after the regular school day.

Cultural & Language
ISDenver provides third language offerings as part of its co-curricular program. Languages offered include French, Spanish, Chinese, and English. These language options support bilingual and intercultural education as part of ISDenver's language program.

Social & Hobbies
After-school clubs cover Vocal Lessons, Tennis, Yoga, Gymnastics, Crafts, Soccer, Debate, Photography, Drama, Set Design, LEGO Club, Robotics, Orchestra, Karate, and Playdough. New activities rotate every 9-12 weeks and run 3:45–4:45 PM on one weekday. These clubs provide opportunities for recreation, creativity, and skill-building beyond the classroom.

Community & Service
ISDenver provides service-learning opportunities throughout the year, including volunteer activities that involve families. G8 students complete community service projects, and the school runs an international service-learning trip in the spring to Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Belize, and Panama. The program emphasizes authentic, curriculum-tied projects and fostering empathy and global citizenship.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership development is offered through Leadership Corps—Counselor-in-Training camps for seventh through tenth graders, providing leadership experiences and CPR certification. The school also supports family involvement through the Dragon Parents Association and related volunteer committees. Summer and after-school programs provide additional opportunities to develop leadership and professional skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
ISDenver's Athletics Program for grades 6–9 includes Co-Ed Cross Country, Tennis, Girls Volleyball, Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Co-Ed Track and Field, and Co-Ed Ultimate Frisbee. Extended Day School runs from 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM and includes before-care, after-care, and a range of after-school clubs (3:45–4:45 PM). The program supports physical activity, teamwork, and well-being through organized sports and wellness-oriented clubs such as yoga and more.
Languages

Language Provision
ISDenver teaches four languages: French, Spanish, Chinese, and English. English is the mother tongue for many ISDenver students, and bilingualism is cultivated through immersion. In K1, about 10% of language learning time is in English, rising each year; in the Middle Years Programme (grades 6–8), English becomes the primary language of instruction, while about 20% of time is spent learning in and through a foreign language. The language curriculum aligns with Colorado state standards and the curriculum of the target language country of origin.

Bilingual Teaching
ISDenver provides bilingual education across PreK–12 with immersive language tracks in four languages: French, Spanish, Chinese, and English. The school operates as an IB World School serving students from age 3 through high school. In the Early Childhood Education program, 90% of learning time is spent in a target language. English language development is integrated with the target language program to promote bilingualism and multilingualism.

Immersion Programs
Immersion language tracks are available in French, Spanish, and Chinese and are integrated across the PreK–G12 program. ISDenver is the only PreK–G12 international school in Colorado with immersive language tracks and the IB Diploma. The immersion model develops early literacy in the target language and then applies those skills to English literacy as content is taught in both languages.
Reputation

Accreditations
French Ministry of National Education; AEFE; AFSA; MLF
Admissions

Admissions
1. Inquire and visit. ISDenver accepts rolling admissions and has space available in some programs. Complete the inquiry form to begin the application process and sign up for a campus tour. Tours and open houses help families learn about the bilingual IB model and classroom life.

2. Check eligibility and language tracks. Children applying to K1 must be 3 years old by October 1 of the enrollment year. ISDenver offers Early Childhood Education (K1–K3), Primary, Middle School, and High School with language tracks in French, Spanish, or Chinese; space varies by program and language background. ISDenver welcomes applications to the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) (upon authorization).

3. Submit the application and deadlines. Admissions applications for the following academic year are due January 31. Rolling admissions are available where space permits. Financial Assistance applications for new families are also due January 31 for the following academic year.

4. Receive admissions decisions. Decisions are shared for Middle School at the end of February and for Early Childhood and Primary School in early March. If admitted, families proceed with enrollment steps.

5. Waitlists and enrollment policy. ISDenver does not hold a waitlist from year to year, and you cannot apply multiple years in advance or hold a spot. Tours are part of the application process.

6. Open houses and campus visits. Open houses are conducted for the 2026-27 school year. Contact ISDenver to schedule a tour and/or a shadow day for your child. These visits provide insight into the school's bilingual and IB offerings.

Scholarships
ISDenver offers four distinct high school scholarships for students entering grades 9–10: Founding Scholar Award (full tuition renewable); Global Excellence Scholarship ($5,000–$10,000 annually); International Scholar Award ($7,500 annually); Leadership Scholarship ($3,000–$5,000 annually). Scholarships are renewable annually based on continued academic performance, good citizenship, and active contribution to the ISDenver community. Scholarship applications require the Scholarship Application, transcripts, two academic letters of recommendation, one character letter of recommendation, a portfolio (3–5 examples) submitted to financialassistance@isdenver.org by January 15, 2026, and an interview with the Scholarship Committee. Founding Scholar Award applicants must submit a 400–500 word essay; prompts include describing a global issue, what it means to be a global citizen, legacy for the founding class, or a time you solved a problem creatively. Scholarship Applications are due January 15, 2026. For questions, contact the ISDenver Financial Aid & Scholarship Office.

Waitlist
ISDenver does not maintain a year-to-year waitlist; you cannot apply multiple years in advance or hold a place in line.
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